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| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:SB622-70323o.jpg|300px|thumb|from the Stack's Bowers Collector's June 2022 Choice sale, lot 70323]] |
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| − | This specimen was lot | + | This specimen was lot 70323 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, June 2022), where it sold for $312. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[Biafra|BIAFRA]]. Pound, 1969. PCGS MS-65. Coin alignment. A less commonly seen type, this attractive Gem presents sharp strike and a light luster. A charming piece for the world crown collector." The suppression of the Biafran revolt was carried out with the maximum destruction of property and life and the region is today part of [[Nigeria]]. |
| − | ''Recorded mintage:'' | + | ''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. |
| − | ''Specification:'' | + | ''Specification:'' 25.6 g, 0.750 fine silver. |
| − | ''Catalog reference:'' | + | ''Catalog reference:'' KM 6. |
''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ||
| − | * Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019 | + | * Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. |
| − | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, ''The June 2022 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancients & World Coins - Featuring Selections from the Kings Norton Mint Collection,'' Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022. | |
| − | * <sup>[1]</sup>Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, ''The | ||
| − | '' | + | ''Links to:'' |
| + | * [[Biafra 1969 3 pence|1969 threepence]] | ||
| + | * [[Biafra 1969 6 pence|1969 sixpence]] | ||
* [[Biafra 1969 shilling KM-3|1969 "ONE" shilling]] | * [[Biafra 1969 shilling KM-3|1969 "ONE" shilling]] | ||
| + | * [[Biafra 1969 2-1/2 shillings|1969 2½ shillings]] | ||
* [[Biafra 1969 crown|1969 crown]] | * [[Biafra 1969 crown|1969 crown]] | ||
* [[Biafra 1969 pound Fr-7|1969 gold pound]] | * [[Biafra 1969 pound Fr-7|1969 gold pound]] | ||
* [[Biafra 1969 2 pounds|1969 2 pounds]] | * [[Biafra 1969 2 pounds|1969 2 pounds]] | ||
| − | * [[Coins and currency dated 1969]] | + | * [[Coins and currency dated 1969]] |
| − | [[Category:Selections from the Stack's Bowers | + | [[Category:Selections from the Stack's Bowers 2022 Collector's Choice sale]][[Category: Silver crowns of Africa]] |
Latest revision as of 09:30, 8 May 2025
This specimen was lot 70323 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, June 2022), where it sold for $312. The catalog description[1] noted, "BIAFRA. Pound, 1969. PCGS MS-65. Coin alignment. A less commonly seen type, this attractive Gem presents sharp strike and a light luster. A charming piece for the world crown collector." The suppression of the Biafran revolt was carried out with the maximum destruction of property and life and the region is today part of Nigeria.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 25.6 g, 0.750 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM 6.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The June 2022 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancients & World Coins - Featuring Selections from the Kings Norton Mint Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022.
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